Experience early learning reimagined at The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East

Our early learning and long day care centre offers child care in Malvern East is a modern, purpose-built childcare centre that is perfect for families living or commuting through Malvern East or nearby suburbs Ashburton, Carnegie, Chadstone, Glen Iris, Caulfield North, Mount Waverley and Oakleigh. We care for children aged from 6 weeks –  6 years.

Environments designed for little explorers

The centre’s architecturally designed spaces and natural surroundings offer endless opportunities for play-based exploration and discovery. The outdoor play areas encourage free play with water play, sandpits, obstacle courses, vegetable gardens and more.

In-house chef and inclusive menus

No need to worry about packing lunches or snacks. Our in-house chef prepares healthy seasonal food that children can’t wait to devour. Our unique meals dining area provides a home-like environment for the children to enjoy their freshly-prepared meals. Our menu is inclusive and we are able to alter all meals to be suitable for individual dietary requirements.

Dedicated educators and high-quality programs

Our educators strive to create a calm, comfortable environment where each child feels safe. The highly trained team of educators are hand-picked to support the children and their learning. The childcare centre is well resourced and each area is specifically designed with young learners in mind.

You will receive daily updates and photos detailing children’s learning and development on our parent App – Xplor.

Your children will be encouraged to learn through programs based around the Early Years Learning Framework by our team of experienced and qualified early childhood educators including a specialised Kindergarten/Preschool program which covers a range of subjects with an aim to prepare our children socially and emotionally for their school years and beyond. Our centre is the perfect place for your children to learn and grow and to ensure your child is supported for their transition to school every step of the way.

Extracurricular activities to extend learning

The children enjoy extracurricular activities such as Japanese, cooking and yoga. There is even a stand alone art space for the children to use when they’re feeling creative.

Children are also taken on trips to the local supermarket and to local parks. For the older children, more trips are offered, to extend on their learning and build connections in the local community. The centre also welcomes special guests throughout the year, such as cultural programs, animal experiences and performances.

We also offer a sustainability program and a vegetable garden to teaches children how to grow food and care for the planet.

We proudly provide flexible hours (9-hour, 10-hour or full-day sessions) to allow families to make the most out of their Child Care Subsidy.

Experience early learning reimagined at The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East. Get in touch with our Family Support Specialist team on 1800 413 868 or book a tour today to see everything our centre has to offer.

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Why choose The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East?

Spacious outdoor areas	Healthy meals
Specialised programs	Kindergarten program
Fees inclusive of nappies, wipes and bed linen	Parent communication app

Call our Family Support Specialist team today on 1800 413 868 or book a tour at your convenience to meet our team and find out more about us.

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Meet the Centre Manager – Maria Mojaled

I began my career in early childhood education in 1997, and I started at The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East in 2021. I hold a Diploma in Children Services and a Diploma in Leadership and Management. I have also been a food safety supervisor, a senior first aid officer, and completed the Child Protection program.

I have learnt that children can reach their full potential when provided an environment of care, respect, encouragement and safe space to feel nurtured and educated. This guides my teaching style, and I believe that all families, children and educators have an important role in helping to provide opportunities to learn.

My passion and approach to helping children on their learning and life journey is by truly believing that it takes a village to raise a child by building a community around the child’s learning and environment, children will believe in themselves, flourish and grow.

The benefits of dedicated early childhood education are the opportunity to connect with and build long-lasting relationships with the local community. Children will also develop a sense of belonging through a nurturing environment that encourages and scaffolds their learning, which can be achieved while attending care. With dedicated educators, children can be extended in their learning and have opportunities to explore their curiosity through the curriculum on offer.

The team I work alongside at The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East will inspire children’s minds in a safe, nurturing environment.

I will support my families by offering quality team, education and care. I will create a respectful and supportive community where we can grow as a team together. I will meet each family and get to know what is important to their families in the centre environment, educationally and culturally.

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Rooms and Facilities

The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East provides early education and child care for children from nursery age through to kindergarten. Each room has been planned and set up to deliver the best early learning experience for your little one.

Nursery (6 weeks – 12 months)

Our nursery rooms offer:

• Nurturing environments where children feel safe to explore and discover
• Tummy time and physical activity
• Messy play and sensory activities
• Language-rich environments through play-based experiences such as music, singing and rhymes

Junior Toddler (1 – 2 years)

Our Junior Toddler rooms provide:

• Play-based music and movement activities that enhance sensory-motor development
• Opportunities for children to form relationships and develop their self-confidence
• Language-rich environments that support development through books and conversations
• Opportunities for children to explore literacy and numeracy through real-life experiences
• A continuation of your family’s home routine including sleep and feed times
• An open-door policy for families that allows them to drop in for a visit any time of the day

Senior Toddler (2 – 3 years)

Our Senior Toddler rooms offer:

• Social learning through group and individual play
• Interactive technology designed to promote gross and fine motor skills
• Language-rich environments through books and conversations
• Opportunities to learn about literacy and numeracy in a safe and inspiring environment

 Pre-Kinder (3 – 4 years)

Our Pre-Kinder room provides:

• An environment that builds a healthy physical and mental wellbeing
• Boundless opportunities for outdoor teaching and play
• Bachelor-qualified educators who nurture social skills and emotional development
• Safe opportunities for risky play and extracurricular activities
• Sport, music and language programs

Kinder (4 – 6 years)

Our Kinder room offers:

• A kindergarten program focused on literacy and numeracy through play-based learning
• Compared to traditional Kindergartens, we’re open longer from 7:00am – 6:30pm, our program runs 52 weeks of the year and offers up to 5 days per week
• The use of children’s interests and abilities as a vehicle for learning
• The development of social and emotional skills
• Enhanced self-awareness and respect for others
• A transition-to-school program

Experience early learning reimagined at The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East. Get in touch with our Family Support Specialist team on 1800 413 868 or book a tour today to see everything our centre has to offer.

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See what our parents have to say about our centre:

“My kids have been going here for 2.5 years now and I must say I’ve been really happy with the centre. The facilities are good and best of all, dinner is included for the kids. Obviously just like every other childcare, a lot is dependent on the educators and my kids have been really lucky that they’ve always had educators here who set good learning programs for them and also care and love them as well. It’s nice to see them really excited to see their educators and play with them.”

– Kevin L

“I can’t stress how responsive and helpful the centre management and educators are to our kids’, and our family’s needs. The facilities are clean and organised, there’s a wide variety of programs and activities for the kids, and the educators are attentive and tuned in to their charges. Also, customer service is excellent, and there’s genuine rapport. Everyone’s part of the Learning Sanctuary family. I’m grateful they’re a part of our lives!”

– Cheng Lau

“Excellent institution for kids under 5 – my son has been going here from last 1.5 years and we are happy with the growth we’ve seen in him. Their kinder program is very good and so are the facilities and the teachers/staff. Gayle is heading the center very well and Abby is heading the Kinder program really well. Multi-cultural environment with lot of enthusiasm and good infrastructure.”

– Parag Jain

“Signing a baby up for day care can be a daunting and emotional experience, especially when it is your first child. My daughter has been attending since it opened… and from day one the team was cohesive and professional… We love the bright and clean facility and the way the educators treat each child as an individual. It is such a relief knowing our daughter is so happy and gets as many cuddles as she needs while we are at work!”

– Amanda

“We are so grateful to The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East for making our daughter’s transition smooth, easy and joyful. After a number of months at another centre our daughter was clearly unhappy, but once we shifted to The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East, she’s excited to go to Childcare! She kisses us and waves goodbye when we drop her off, and at pick up time she runs to us, takes us by the hand and shows us all the fun stuff she’s been doing. This is truly a testament to the exceptional standard of educators – Anu, Chatu and Bianca – you are our heroes! The environment is brand new, well thought out and just plain gorgeous. We couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much to Nicole and the whole team at the Learning Sanctuary Malvern East.”

– Fiona

“The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East is a warm, professional, state of the art breath of fresh air. It’s impressive facilities in large, bright spaces together with their progressive approach to childhood development, high level of care and fabulous varied menus make this 3rd daycare my 4 year old has attended one that he really looks forward to. It’s fabulous how understanding and flexible the carers are that his 18 month old sister often needs to leave her room to be with her brother in his.”

– Amelia

“We love this place and couldn’t recommend it enough. Our kinder teacher Jess is just amazing; she is fun, patient, creative and our son thinks she is wonderful too. The facility’s are all brand new and include things like herb gardens. The staff are all friendly and the food is great!!”

– Leah

“As a first time mum going back to work I was very nervous leaving my child in care. But The Learning Sanctuary made it so easy! They have great attention to detail and always make myself and my child’s happiness their top priority. But the best part by far is their staff in the rooms, extremely friendly and really care for my daughter. Thank you!!”

– A. Nicols

“Brilliant Centre: As a parent of two at the centre the professionalism and care is the best I have experienced. The facility is first class and there is a genuine learning and development approach. Our kids for the first time want to go to day care.”

– Aaron

“Dear Staff of Malvern Learning Sanctuary, Please enjoy the fudge-Homemade Baileys fudge. Alcohol & chocolate the only way to have both! I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to every single one of you. You may or may not be looking after my child or you may have had the fortune or misfortune? (which would depend on the day haha) of filling in on one of the nursery rooms. Your job is a tough one, yet the patience, kindness & genuine love I can see in so many of you – makes you pretty remarkable people in my eyes. So apologies if you come past a mother running past you, come pick up time that hasn’t made eye contact & said thank-you. But I can tell you how at night when I tuck my baby in to bed I thank my lucky stars for everyone of you!!”

– Renee

We’d love to welcome you to one of our Learning Sanctuary Childcare & Early Education centres. If you would like to register your interest in a place at The Learning Sanctuary Malvern East, please fill out the form below. Our team will then be in touch to discuss your needs.

Please note: filling in this form does not guarantee a place. We recommend contacting our centre to arrange a tour and to meet with our friendly educators.